The distance between Saiki and Takayama is around 803km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saiki to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Oita and then to Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Takayama.
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Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Nagoya and then to Takayama.
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Take the bus to Oita Airport then Kyōto and then to Takayama Bus Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Saiki to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥18,890 ($140) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,010 ($190).
The distance between Saiki and Takayama is around 803km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Saiki and Takayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Takayama is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥26,010 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Takayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,890 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Takayama. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Nagoya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Takayama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saiki and Takayama. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saiki to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oita Airport, Beppu-kitahama and Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.
Oita Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and Nouhi Bus run regular bus services between Saiki and Takayama. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Takayama. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Takayama. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Takayama is Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Takayama. Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saiki and Takayama. The distance is around 980km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Takayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥26,285 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 8h 20m | ¥39,015($285) | twice daily | 997km (619 miles) |
Train to Oita, plane | 8h 25m | ¥34,910($255) | twice daily | 994km (618 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 55m | ¥26,010($190) | every 4 hours | 803km (499 miles) |
Bus to Oita Airport, plane and train | 6h 30m | ¥28,610($210) | every 4 hours | 818km (508 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 60m | ¥54,895($400) | 4 times a day | 1,081km (671 miles) |
Train | 8h 10m | ¥26,285($190) | every 3 hours | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Bus | 18h 55m | ¥18,890($140) | once daily | 1,161km (721 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | ¥14,650($105) | on demand | 980km (609 miles) |
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Kintetsu Bus
Nouhi Bus
Oita Kotsu
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Takayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.